Coutinho leaves Vasco amid Carnival marriage woes | OneFootball

The sudden departure of Philippe Coutinho from Vasco has gained new explanations that go beyond the pitch. After the player claimed that his mental health was compromised when he requested to leave the club, details about his personal life came to light. The Carnival period is said to have been the trigger for a crisis in the player’s marriage to Ainê Coutinho, a factor that directly contributed to his decision to leave Brazilian football.

Rumors of instability gained momentum during the parades at the Marquês de Sapucaí. Ainê Coutinho made her debut as a muse for Vila Isabel on the 17th (Tuesday), but the absence of Philippe Coutinho at the rehearsal events, technical rehearsals, and even at the official parade’s staging area drew attention. While his wife prepared for the parade, the player was not seen offering in-person support, which raised suspicions among people close to the couple.

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Mental health and the desire for autonomy

The justification presented by Philippe Coutinho to the Vasco board focused on preserving his mental health. According to sources close to the family, the return to Rio de Janeiro in 2024 was motivated by Ainê Coutinho’s desire for more autonomy and to experience new professional opportunities, such as her highlight at Carnival. However, this new phase is said to have caused strain in their long-term relationship, as the couple has been together since their teenage years and married in 2013.

The player, who has always maintained a discreet profile and focused on his international career, found himself in the midst of media exposure that did not match his psychological state. The resignation request came right after Ainê’s parade, coinciding with increased speculation on social media about the athlete’s supposed jealousy and the couple’s distancing, who have three children: Maria, Esmeralda, and José.

Ainê Coutinho paraded for Vila Isabel – Photo: Instagram Reproduction

The impact on Vasco’s squad

The post made by the player congratulating his wife after the parade was seen by many as an attempt to contain the damage to the couple’s image, but it was not enough to hide the internal crisis. For Vasco, the loss of its main homegrown idol in 2026 happens traumatically, as the club was counting on the midfielder to be the technical reference for the squad this season.

With the contract termination finalized, Philippe Coutinho’s focus now turns to personal and family reorganization. As he seeks peace at this stage of his life, it is most likely that the athlete will retire from his career.

For the Vasco board, the challenge remains to fill the gap left by a player who, although he returned with great expectations, ends his stint prematurely due to factors involving the external environment and the pressures of public life in Rio de Janeiro.

Coutinho’s post – Photo: Instagram Reproduction

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